Class 4 Forwards to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Missouri continues our preseason previews by taking a look at a group of Class 4 forwards to watch this season. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='554959' first='Evelyn' last='Shane'] (Ursuline Academy): A 6'0" 2026 forward who has been a dominant performer at UA for three seasons with her relentless motor at both ends of the court. She has led Ursuline to a pair of district championships during her career. As a junior, she averaged 16.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.3 blocks a game while shooting 55 percent from the field. She has already given a commitment to Saint Louis University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='466067' first='Hailey' last='Buckman'] (Logan Rogersville): A 6'0" 2026 forward who is one of the top players in the SWMO area. She creates matchup problems with her ability to excel on the perimeter at her height. She earned All-State honors after averaging 19 points and seven rebounds a game and leading Rogersville to a third place finish in the state tournament. She has given a commitment to SEMO.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='409898' first='Alex' last='Nicastro'] (St Charles West): A 6'1" 2026 forward who has followed her older sister Mia as a standout four-year player for the Warriors. She is a versatile player who can stretch the floor with her 3-point shooting. She made 77 triples last season in addition to averaging 21 points, nine rebounds and two blocks a game. She has given a commitment to SIUE.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='415885' first='Brooke' last='Blankenship'] (St. Pius): A 6'1" 2026 forward who enters her fourth and final season of a stellar career at St. Pius. She is a two-way standout who excels as a scorer, rebounder and shot blocker. As a junior, she averaged 14 points, 10 rebounds and nearly three blocks per game. She gave a commitment to SIUE.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1228462' first='Anna' last='Wangia'] (Lutheran South): A 6'2" 2026 forward who is one of the most impressive defensive players in the state. She uses her length and timing to block shots. She had 137 swats last season, which was nearly five per game. She has also made big strides on the offensive end as well. She averaged 11 points and 11 rebounds a game while shooting 64 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='765401' first='Abygail' last='Amberger'] (Perryville): A 5'11" 2027 forward who is very skilled offensive player. The young lefty can really shoot it from 3-point range and she compliments her shooting with the ability to drive it from the perimeter. When she gets the ball in her dominant left hand, she's very difficult to stop on the attack. She earned All-Conference and All-District honors last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='624612' first='Reagan' last='Rasmussen'] (Logan Rogersville): A 6'1" 2026 forward who was a big part of the Wildcats Final Four team with her impressive play in the post. She has a nice touch in the paint, which includes a smooth turnaround jumper. She averaged 12 points and five rebounds while shooting 52 percent from the field as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='886553' first='Mauriona' last='Menley'] (Dexter): A 6'0" 2027 forward from the SEMO area who was an All-District selection last season. She is a very capable player from the perimeter or inside the paint. She can stretch the defense with her excellent 3-point shooting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='849010' first='Isabel' last='Robinson'] (Cameron): A 5'10" 2028 7 forward who followed up a very solid freshman season with an even stronger sophomore year. She is a versatile player who averaged 18 points, eight rebounds and three assists a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->